Wind Shield 2013 Gen III

[Andyfjr]

The dreaded issue of noise and buffetting for the majority of riders?

Or are you Gen III owners all waiting for new a CB and alike to manufacture a screen?

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[jayke]

California Scientific already makes one (several) for the Gen III

https://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FJR1300prod.html

I think I'll actually wait until my '13 shows up before I buy one though

 

[mingo]

If the stock screen proves unsatisfactory, I will wait for MRA screens to have one available. My experience with MRA screens has been spectacular: a bubble of calm air around my head.

 

[Fairlaner]

The screen is good for me, no plans to change it here....

R

 

[networkguy]

The screen is good for me, no plans to change it here....

R

Same here. Wifey also said it is quieter than when I had my Gen2 with a Rifle.

 

[littlefish]

My stocker is working quite well right now. I have an inquiry in with a Yamaha shop on the "touring" screen for "winter" here in FL.

I also have the Calsci screen, just produced for the 2013 FJR and I'm working with them on some testing. No ride report just yet on their offering.

EDIT #1:

I am always looking for the "perfect" windscreen. There has to be one that will do it all, right?

EDIT #2:

The Calsci windscreen I have is the "try and buy" screen. I am testing it and after I'm done in the next couple of days, I will send it via USPS (CONUS only) to the next person who wants to test it.

 

[Redleg]

I ordered a taller shield from CALSCI which should be here this week. I find the stock shield is just too low, putting the airflow right into my face shield at speed. A little more height should do it. I'll post my thoughts after trying it out a bit. The screen and the elbow mirrors are my only gripes an a wonderful machine.

 

[Redleg]

Well, I installed the new windshield from California Scientific and I've ridden with it for about 50 miles. Here's my initial observations:

- Very easy to install. The instructions are adequate. Quality is very good. Delivery was quick.

- CalSci included steel bolts to replace the plastic stock ones. These are needed as the stock ones are so soft I almost stripped the heads in removal. They certainly would not survive repeated removals. CALSCI gives lots of caution about over tightening for the obvious reason.

- I got the Large Xtra Wide model in clear (I see they have tinted ones now). It is 5.5" taller than stock and is taller than I need. At full height I'm looking through the screen which is not what I wanted. It is WAY less breezy back there now but the smaller size would probably been a better pick and just as effective at cutting turbulence.

- The design is not elegant. My first reaction was that it looks like a windshield from a bus. It is big and boxy.

- Biggest concern is the width at the very bottom of the shield. At the lowest setting I have 1mm of clearance from the fairing on the right and 3mm on the left. CALSCI includes some stick-on clear silicon tape that you are supposed to apply to protect the fairing. More inelegance. The clearance is only a problem at the lowest point and since I don't position it there I'm not sure it's an issue for me or not.

-I'm not sure if I'll leave it on. It is functional but a bit big and boxy and I am concerned about the fairing. I'll leave it on for now and perhaps it will grow on me.

We'll see.

 

[mcatrophy]

...CalSci included steel bolts to replace the plastic stock ones. These are needed as the stock ones are so soft I almost stripped the heads in removal.

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Just remember, Yamaha fitted plastic ones to potentially save you considerable grief in an "off". Personally I'd buy and fit new plastic ones.

 

[Twinrivers]

For those who like or dislike the stock screen it would be nice to know your height.

 

[littlefish]

For those who like or dislike the stock screen it would be nice to know your height.

I like the stock screen. 6', 32" inseam

 

[TouringRider]

...CalSci included steel bolts to replace the plastic stock ones. These are needed as the stock ones are so soft I almost stripped the heads in removal.

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Just remember, Yamaha fitted plastic ones to potentially save you considerable grief in an "off". Personally I'd buy and fit new plastic ones.

I have spares (plastic) just in case one break..

 

[Road King]

Im 5'7" and I do get a fair amount of helmet noise, course could just be the old cheap HD helmet. I'm leaning towards the CB.

 

[jayke]

The stock shield on my '13 wasn't bad ..just a little too low. I bought the factory touring shield, it's fine for me. Just a hint of backpressure sometimes and it moves around a bit too in traffic.

I'm tall, 6'5", but normally I want my head in open air for ventilation. I wear ear plugs 99% of the time so the wind noise is not an issue.

 

[eddie]

I dont like the stock shield at all. Im 5'5'' I really like a nice quiet ride at speed. Anything over 65mph and its a constant roar. Im looking for something better. I had a rifle on my Gen 1 bike and loved it. I do think the stock shield looks great and it works decent just not as good as I like.

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